Jeff Marek Predicts Maple Leafs to Join ‘Bidding Frenzy’ for Panthers Free Agent

As the NHL offseason approaches, speculation is heating up over potential free agents, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to be active in the market. Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek recently suggested that the Leafs will be part of what he described as a “cattle auction” for a key Florida Panthers free agent.

While Marek did not name a specific player, the Panthers have several notable pending free agents, including Sam Reinhart and Brandon Montour. Both players would attract significant interest across the league, particularly Reinhart, who is having a career-best season and could command a massive contract in free agency.

The Maple Leafs, always looking to bolster their roster for a deep playoff run, will likely be aggressive in pursuing top talent. However, with salary cap constraints and other teams also in the mix, securing a high-profile free agent won’t come easy.

Toronto’s front office, led by GM Brad Treliving, faces a pivotal offseason with key roster decisions looming. Whether the Leafs can emerge victorious in the upcoming bidding war remains to be seen, but Marek’s comments suggest they will at least be in the thick of the action.